chapter 16.1 Flashcards
what are 5 mental health providers?
clinical psychologists
concealing psychologists
clinical social workers
psychiatric nurses
psychiatrist
what are clinical psychologists?
they have obtained PhDs, typically 5 years of grad school plus a one year internship in a clinical setting. they are able to formally diagnose and treat mental health issues from everyday and mild to the chronic and severe
what can clinical psychologist diagnose?
mental health issues from everyday and mild to chronic and severe
what are counselling psychologists?
mental health professionals who typically work with people who need help with more common problems such as stress coping, issuing concerning identity, sexuality and relationships; anxiety and depression; and developmental issues such as childhood trauma
what schooling do counselling psychologists have?
may have either a masters or PhD degree and like clinical psychologists complete a great deal of clinical training before establishing their own practice
what are some services that clinical and counselling psychologists provide?
individual or group therapy in an office or institution such as a hospital
they may conduct psychological testing and research
what are psychiatrists?
medical doctors who specialize in mental health and who are allowed to diagnose and treat disorders through prescribing medications
what schooling do psychiatrists have?
an undergrad degree, 4 years of medical school and a 5 year residency
throughout much of history, how have people experiencing severe disorders been treated?
they have been separated from society and confined to an asylum, the aim was not to treat these individuals because there was no hope that they would get better, the goals were to protect the public and provide basic care for individuals who families could no do so
when did institutions for the mentally unwell begin?
